Like the Freeplay Companion C1, which appeals to the most careful of eco-geeks, this human powered two-way radio follows in the tradition of post-blackout paranoia.

The set comes from Eton--the same company that makes emergency radios for the Red Cross. Dubbed FR 1000 Voicelink, it comes with a hand crank, AM/FM tuner and NOAA frequency. Give it a few spins and the device is good for up to an hour of music or VOX transmission to other 2-way radios tuned to the same band. The radio also houses a self-charging LED flashlight and can be used to boost other devices like a cell phone or emergency siren. Tired of cranking? Just pop in 4 AA batteries or use the included AC adapter.

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